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AF12 HWM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 93,082 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 93,082 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,147 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,904 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,741 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,343 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AF12 HWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 HWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF12 HWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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